Gum Tree Plant Care

The blue gum tree is known as an invasive plant particularly in california.

Gum tree plant care. Feed the tree in the fall with a slow release granular fertilizer. Stake water and mulch well. 75 feet tall and 30 feet wide. Water the soil twice a week when the tree is young.

There s no need to spread out the roots while planting as this could damage their sensitive root system. Eucalyptus planting and growing eucalyptus. How to care for a black gum tree 1. In usda hardiness zones 10 and 11 you can leave your plants outdoors unless freezing weather is forecast.

Apply a general fertilizer during. Caring for sweet gum trees. Water sweetgum trees regularly until they are well established and growing. This has allowed it to move in on the territory that other native plants typically enjoyed and the blue gum s tall stature creates a situation where it actually shades out other plant species.

Dig the hole slightly larger than the root ball and take care with the tree s roots during planting as they do not like being disturbed. Do not allow roots to dry out. Department of agriculture plant hardiness zones 5 to 9 in full sun. Measure the diameter of the trunk 4 feet above the.

Oil from the gum tree leaves is used in a variety of medications. Eucalyptus which includes the majority of species of gum trees. Corymbia which includes the ghost gums and spotted gums. Taking care of eucalyptus.

The tree prefers moist slightly acidic soil but. Once established sweetgums need very little care. Popular varieties of eucalyptus grown in the. Bring them indoors again before a frost.

Once the trees mature they tolerate occasional drought as well as periodic flooding. Some gum trees form a lignotuber underground root tuber with buds often as a way to recover from fires. A tree with this structure is called a mallee. Gum tree is a common name for smooth barked trees and shrubs in several genera.

Full sun to partial shade. This tuber can produce new branches as needed. Mature trees need very little care. Sweet gum trees are native to the eastern u s but grow well throughout u s.

If your room seems dark get a grow light to provide overhead light so the plant can grow upright. They tolerate winters in usda plant hardiness zones 5 through 9. If you decide to put them outdoors in the summer keep them out of direct sunlight. It s invasive because it has escaped cultivation and has grown wild.